Contractor Project Manager

This is a remote position with our direct client in Chicago which is a large government organization.

It is a remote position, but the candidate must reside in USA and have work eligibility.

The Project Manager performs a lead role in a) managing the implementation of midsize to large projects in
support of the organization's Mission, and b) managing Portfolio Management Office (PMO) operational activities in support of the PMO Mission. This role is key in promoting and adhering to the organization s Project
Management Methodology, including communication and management of tasks for all phases of the Project
Lifecycle. The Project Manager also promotes visibility into the portfolio of projects by consolidating
current, accurate and quality information for multiple projects.

Type of Education Required:

Bachelor s Degree or equivalent experience required.
CAPM or PMP Certification preferred.

Type of Experience and Number of Years:

5 years of Demonstrated experience in Project Management.
4 years of experience in Information Technology.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Proficient in Project Management practices, principles, and tools.

Knowledgeable about organization and process structures.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to apply process standards.

Self-motivated/willingness to take initiative.

Proven ability to build positive working relationships within own team and other areas of business.

Ability to effectively communicate with customers, project and functional management to identify needs and evaluate alternative solutions.

Ability to work as a Project Manager on multiple simultaneous projects.

Ability to work independently towards established goals.